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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Prosperous Voyage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom should Hornblower open communication to receive further orders as soon as it was convenient?
(a) the English king
(b) the Admiral of the Gulf of Fonseca
(c) the Rear Admiral commanding the Leeward Islands
(d) the captain of a nearby British ship

2. How many guns does Natividad have on board?
(a) 46
(b) 40
(c) 50
(d) 36

3. Why does Hornblower think he was selected for this mission?
(a) he spoke Spanish, having been a Spanish prisoner of war
(b) he had sailed to South America before
(c) he had such a good record as a ship's captain
(d) he had friends high up in the Admiralty

4. What does Hornblower do when the Natividad is first sighted?
(a) hoists the sails
(b) unconcernedly asks some officers to dinner and plays cards
(c) fires the cannonades at Natividad
(d) calls a beat to quarters

5. What did Hornblower do when he didn't know how to respond to something someone said?
(a) He lied
(b) He cleared his throat with a "Ha-----h'm"
(c) He blushed
(d) He agreed with whatever was said

Short Answer Questions

1. When would Hornblower be permitted to capture treasure ships in the Pacific?

2. How many decks did the Spanish ship Natividad have?

3. What request did Hornblower make of El Supremo?

4. Hornblower was ordered to form an alliance with whom in rebellion against Spain?

5. What does Hernandez mean by "unenlightened" men?

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